ABV 43%
A well-balanced dram. Nothing lacking, nothing too much. Just pleasant.
Martine Nouet
Glen Ord
Brand
Glen Ord
Bottler
Aged 12 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Fruity. Citrussy. Olde English Marmalade. Apples steeped in caramel. Star fruit.
Palate: Silky. Slowly opening on pastry flavours. Watermelon. Almond cake. Beautiful mouthfeel.
Finish: Long, spicy. Ginger and chilli. A soothing almond milk aftertaste.
Comment: A well-balanced dram. Nothing lacking, nothing too much. Just pleasant.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Malty, cereal, lightly honeyed. Light with toasted almond, nougat, wholemeal bread, light earth, cut grass.
Palate: Round but firm, a surge of initial maltiness softens into green pear, green walnut, mandarin.
Finish: Dry and clean.
Comment: Another good session dram.
Score: 7.5
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